IRR BIA RTE 44 over North Fork of Oak Creek
FairCorson County, South Dakota · 5.6 KM SE of Mahto · Structure no. 00000000000A068
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 44 over North Fork of Oak Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying IRR BIA RTE 44 over North Fork of Oak Creek in Corson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 317 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 44 over North Fork of Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 44 over North Fork of Oak Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 44 over North Fork of Oak Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 44 over North Fork of Oak Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 44 over North Fork of Oak Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.